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As technology has rapidly developed, the formats of the audio and video files we play and download on the Internet have also rapidly evolved. When downloading or using audio and video files on our computer, programs like AVI codec allow us to download and hear music and videos much faster. Here are a number of important facts regarding AVI codec.
What Do AVI And Codec Mean?
CODEC refers to compression/decompression, and it's a small software program that squeezes, and unbundles large volumes of digital information. Codec is mostly found on audio and video files. AVI on the other hand, is short for Audio Video Interweave. It is basically a unique digital codec format, that's used for interpreting and delivering audio and video files on data on a PC. AVI is actually the most popular format for video, and this format is supported by many devices, including portable and hand-held devices like mobile phones.
Who Designed The AVI Codec Format?
The AVI Codec format for audio and video files was designed and developed by US software giant Microsoft Corporation in 1992. Microsoft introduced Codec with Video for Windows software in MS Windows 3.1. This software allowed users to hear and view digital audio and video files. AVI codec is also a division of RIFF, or the Resource Interchange File Format. This is a special format for organizing and storing large amounts of data. AVI Codec is also arranged and organized into chunks or lists, which allows for the efficient and speedy transmission, as well as the enhanced presentation, of multiple audio or video streams.
How To Install AVI Codec
If you've downloaded an AVI video but you can't play it, or the screen freezes and tells you that you do not have the right codec to play it, don't worry. To install the right codec to the system, here are a few helpful steps. First, get the codec you require. If you use Windows Media Player, and it cannot play AVI, a pop-up window will come out, showing you the file name. Search for the codec listed on the Internet, and download it once you find it. To install the codec, see the default settings, and follow installation instructions. Next, restart your Media Player, and try playing your video again.
